People of the Bible • Faithful Servants & Leaders Who Was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18? Obadiah was a high-ranking official in King Ahab's palace who remained deeply devoted to the LORD during one of the darkest spiritual periods in Israel's history. While Queen Jezebel was killing God's prophets, Obadiah secretly hid one hundred of... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — Baal Why This Series Exists In recent years, many believers have encountered The Scriptures published by the Institute for Scripture Research (ISR). While the translation itself emphasizes Hebrew forms and names, what often shapes readers most are the Explanatory Notes included throughout the volume. This... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible Elijah, Baal & the Danger of Syncretism Can we peacefully live beside people who believe differently without treating every belief as equally true? Israel faced a similar question in Elijah’s day—and the showdown on Mount Carmel shows why God refuses to share the allegiance of His people. Quick Answer The Bible calls... Continue Reading →